Tag: Jazz

Nicola Conte — Umoja (Joaquin Joe Claussell Sacred Rhythm Music & Cosmic Arts Remixes)

BeatCaffeine’s Weekly Record Rundown 06.28.24

As we move into the middle of summer, we see a slew of standout new releases, including a collection of Joaquin Joe Claussell remixes featuring selections from Nicola Conte’s 2023 full-length Umoja, the brilliant debut from UK producer and multi-instrumentalist David Lyn, the latest Best of Various 12inch from Steve Conry’s Ten Lovers Music, and the fourth and arguably best recording from K15 and Culross Close. Let’s go swimming!

New Regency Orchestra — Mr Bongo

BeatCaffeine’s Weekly Record Rundown 06.14.24

For this week’s edition of BeatCaffeine’s Record Rundown, we touch on a wide range of new releases from around the globe, including the massive debut from London’s Afro-Cuban jazz big band, the New Regency Orchestra, a double-sided heater from Colin Curtis‘ label featuring Italian producer and keyboard wiz Stefano De Santis, Jazzman Records‘ exploration into the legendary Riverside catalogue on their latest Spiritual Jazz compilation, South African multi-instrumental Malcolm Jiyane Tree-O‘s highly-anticipated sophomore full-length, and a collection of music from Brazil’s Vinícius Mendes.

Markus Holkko — Eye of the Universe

BeatCaffeine’s Weekly Record Rundown 06.07.24

This week’s Weekly Record Rundown of new and upcoming releases spotlights some of the best musicians in Finland in Markus Holkko, Jimi Tenor and the Cold Diamond & Mink crew, a highly anticipated International Anthem release from SML (Small Medium Large), and the latest offering from South African piano great Nduduzo Makhathini.